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Barry Gallagher

Dublin

Presenter and Reporter at RTÉ2

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  • 6 days ago | rte.ie | Barry Gallagher

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  • 2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Barry Gallagher

    Relatives of those who fought during the 1916 Rising spoke of their pride, as thousands gathered at the GPO in Dublin to honour those who took part in the rebellion. President Michael D Higgins led the commemoration ceremony marking the anniversary, laying a wreath at the foot of the GPO to remember those who died before a minute's silence was observed. For Dermot Forde, whose father Sean Forde also fought in the Rising, the annual commemoration is "the most special day of the year".

  • 4 weeks ago | rte.ie | Barry Gallagher

    A 17-year-old Deaf harpist has described her "full circle" moment as she returned to a dedicated class for Deaf children in Wexford to share her "love of music". Una Walsh, who was diagnosed with profound hearing loss when she was ten, performed for Sacred Heart National School Newbawn's dedicated Deaf class, as part of their multi-sensory approach to learning through music.

  • 2 months ago | rte.ie | Barry Gallagher

    The New York Jets has launched Ireland's first ever girls flag football league in Dublin. The first of its kind NFL-backed initiative will see teams from eight schools in the capital compete across five weeks in flag football - a non-contact version of American football. And today, all 80 competitors, aged between 12 and 15, joined the Jets for the league’s all-day launch event at the Sport Ireland Campus.

  • Jan 8, 2025 | rte.ie | Barry Gallagher

    The DSPCA has issued an animal welfare warning to pet owners, sharing how you can keep your animals safe during the cold weather snap. Temperatures are forecast to drop to lows of -8C in parts of the country overnight with Status Orange low temperature and ice warnings in place for 25 counties, leaving thousands without power and water, and confining many to their homes.

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